Meet the Children
Srey Chrep:
Batman or the Incredible hunk? Who ever she is, our little left-hander is keeping NHCC pre-school truly entertained with her quirky ways. Srey Chrep came to NHCC in April 2009. She was born on 2nd March 2005. Both parents died of AIDS and left her along with an older brother (her older brother is negative) with the grandparents. The grand-father was drinking heavily and the grandmother was very old. She was unable to care for Srey Chrep often forgetting to give her the medication that is so vital to take properly. Srey Chrep was brought to us along with her older bother.
She is now a very healthy, happy confident pre-schooler who makes everyone laugh with her sheer determination in doing things. This young lady is very strong and can often be seen carrying things that no other pre-schooler can. She is very robust and always picks herself up and brushes herself down and gets on with things. She seems to have the strength of 10 men and definitely gives the biggest strongest cuddles.
Sopheak:
Sopheak is a soft-spoken angel who came to NHCC on 13th March 2007. His mother had passed away. He was brought to us by his aunt. His father was still alive when he was brought to us but was a very sick man. (his father has since passed away.) Sopheakâs aunt was very poor and struggling to make ends meet looking after his father. The aunt had heard about NHCC and brought him here as she knew he would be well cared for. Sopheak contracted a disease called CMV which has meant the loss of sight in his left eye. Despite this he is a very clever attentive little boy in pre-school and instantly captures your heart. His aunt visits when she can afford to. Sopeak is a joy to be around with his calm captivating nature.
Emyou:
Emyou is a very special little boy. He has a heart and lung condition as well as being H.I.V positive. The Cambodian doctors gave the initial diagnosis which was then supported by a specialist team from California.
Emyou was in hospital for 2 years only getting out for Christmas. Kathy and John did not know at the time if he was going to pull through and even now Emyou is on borrowed time. Without a new heart Emyou may not be with us for very long. The sad question is if we did find him a new heart would he survive the operation.
Emyou is very bright and does very well in class. He needs his glasses as his sight is rapidly deteriorating. He always sits at the front of class and is very, very eager to learn. Emyou likes to get out there and play with all of the other children like a normal boy would. His love for football resulted in a broken arm but that did not stop him. Last week he planted corn with papa John in the new gardens.